First Day of School

Let It Snow...Let It Snow...Let It Snow!

"Jeffery"... a snowman made at the school by Ethan and his friends


Killer Icicles (pics taken by Ethan)



Elias the ham of the fam

Sledding at the park

Elijah and his snowboard...

Wipe Out!

Christmas 2008

We've had a Christmas Tradition of cutting down our own Christmas tree each year. In Washington, trees and tree farms are abundant. However, Utah lacks in these areas. Last year, we spent $50 at a tree farm and ended up with an untrimmed, unattractive tree. This year, Dave and the boys spent hours upon hours one Saturday searching for the perfect tree without luck. We ended up breaking tradition and got this one at home depot for $40. We were quite satisfied. We believe it's the prettiest tree we've had in years.


Christmas morning Elijah and Elias opening their stockings.

Opening presents...what did Santa bring?
Elijah wanted a snowboard, Elias wanted a sled.


Two happy boys! Santa delivered...the snowboard and sled were hits! What about Enoch and Ethan?
Neither wanted pics taken...Bah Humbug! However, they were pleased with their gifts.

Gingerbread House

We had a lot of fun making our gingerbread house. I guess you could say it's become a family tradition. About a week later, half the roof (mainly consisting of gum balls) somehow disappears with everyone in complete denial. And each year I threaten to not make another gingerbread house, but I always get swindled into it. It's worth it, the kids really enjoy it.

Elias' Gingerbread man

My Favorite Foods

For a school assignment, Elijah listed a few of his favorite foods. I'll translate if you need:

Bread (atleast he spelled one correctly)
Chereyos=Cheerios
rols=rolls
brockley=broccoli
apples (make that two spelled correct)
strabarys=strawberries
Milk (Yea! that's three!)
oring juce=orange Juice
stake=teak
rost beef=roast beef

Now that he's learned how to make healthy food choices, we'll work on spelling!

Bobcat...Finally!

Elijah's been in scouts since March and finally got his Bobcat! I don't know what took so long, perhaps his parents' lack of motivation. You see, Dave and I worked so hard with Enoch and Ethan when they were in boy scouts. Enoch even completed his Eagle Project but just didn't feel like finishing the last few requirements to get his eagle. Two things I've learned, 1) if my sons are going to get their eagle to do it by age 14 - the very latest! and 2) the boy has gotta want it more than anyone else, including mom. Good Job Elijah!!

Happy Halloween!

This Halloween was quite interesting. The Thursday night before Halloween, Elias was sick all night. Friday morning he woke up and said, "I'm better now." (Not surprising due to the fact it was Halloween and his Kindergarten Halloween party was that day.) He seemed to be feeling better, no temp or puking, so I sent him to school. He came home after school and I asked him how he felt. He said, "Fine. I only puked once and my teacher didn't find out." "GREAT," I thought, "now my son has infected the whole school."

Halloween night rolled around and he seemed to be feeling much better. So I let him trick or treat. It was a great night, warmer than usual even if it drizzled occasionally. Elias dressed up as "Venom" (you know, the bad spider man) and Elijah was "Batman". The boys had fun. Dave had fun too passing out (and eating) candy. Better him than me.